Positive Options for Living with Lupus: Self-Help and Treatment

by Philippa Pigache

The effects of lupus — a difficult-to-diagnose condition in which the immune system attacks the body — can be mild or life threatening. Therapy and awareness of lupus have improved greatly in recent years, and this book contains the latest information about the disease, its diagnosis, and its cures. The book covers different types of lupus; self-care and when to call the doctor; lupus and pregnancy; self-help measures, including rest, diet, and exercise; complementary remedies; dealing with flares; and coping with work and money difficulties.

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2006

Reviews

[Marilena Turquoise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sorry for the review but I was very disappointed. This book only has information about lupus one can easily find on the internet (what is it, how do you diagnose it, the people it can affect, the medication that is used and prognosis for the future), no solutions or anything that we haven't seen before. A basic rheumatologist will tell you about the importance of staying away from the sun, exercising regularly and eating healthy. As an old lupus patient, I found this book useless and uninspiring, unlike other books about health I've read in the past.

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[DM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, basic overview. Not a lot of "positive options" but not depressing. Very approachable.